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Jess Neal

Male

Colorado Springs, CO

United States

Profile Information:

About Me:: Laser programmer for medical implant company. Married 30 years. Vintage raced from 1991 to 1999 with the generosity of a friend that owns and races Shelby Mustangs. Bought and vintage raced my Cuda since 11/99 and have tried to make it look like a car that Dan Gurney would have raced had continued past '70.
What car(s) do you own?: '71 Cuda vintage racer
'73 Challenger daily driver
What do you like to do (e.g. vintage race with...)?: I like to do different vintage race events around the country. I finished 5th in the vintage group at the 2008 Pike's Peak Hill Climb, 3rd in 2009, 3rd in 2010, 2nd in 2011, 1st in 2012, 1st in 2016.
What clubs do you belong to?: R.M.V.R. Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing
C.E.C.A. Colorado Exotic Car Assoc.
What would you like to do (e.g. go to race school; get into Vintage Racing)?: Whenever I travel for work or vacation, I like to try out the local racing cart tracks, visit anything auto related, museums, vendors, race tracks, etc.
Historic Cars Owned: 1971 Cuda

Comment Wall:

Mike Rogers

Jess,
Welcome to the VRL! Thanks for posting the PPICH clip. You and the Cuda were definately crowd favorites on race day.

Jan 2, 2009
Stephen Page

Hi Jess
Great to have you on board :-))
Welcome to MyVRL.
Cool car and video - thank you.
Please personalize the appearance of your Home Page, join your favorite car Groups, post more photos (and race videos if you have them) and invite your RMVR friends to join.
All the best - Stephen
Chairman
The Vintage Racing League

Jan 3, 2009
Ron Kirkpatrick

Jess
I own the 71 hemi charger that did pikes peak in the 70's I would like to talk to you about the vintage racing of your cuda. I restore mopars for a living and sell parts etc. when I finish my charger I want to take it to hill climb and run it. my cell is 724-968-6245
thanks
Ron Kirkpatrick
www.ronkirkpatrickcustoms.com

Dec 11, 2009
Ron Kirkpatrick

Jess,
anytime is good. how about later tomorrow? I am doing a history on the number 21 hemi cuda that ran in 70. The guy that owns it asked me to put something together for it. The E body PPHC climb cars are few, there had been a small group of cars completed for the PPHC. I know most of them. Mike Woolley who worked for Harry Hyde built my car and Ted Foltz drove it. I have allot of Hemi NASCAR parts, suspension, engine, trans etc. I am putting the 426 back in my car to run. I sold parts to the Petty's (their old parts) for a few project they have going on. After I eat dinner I may get back on here. Any clubs that are into these types of cars I would be interested in. I also own a few drag cars ( ALL Mopar) Arlen Vanke's max wedge convertible 63 dodge. and a few others Looking forward to talking.
thanks
Ron

Dec 11, 2009
Jess Neal

Ron, That's an impressive collection of parts and cars. I have a few parts left over from the '66 Hemi Belvedere I used to own, a 1965 magnesium single four nascar Hemi intake, a Hemi 4 speed trans, a pair of O-ringed hemi heads and various bits and pieces for the body. I would love to own an old Mopar with race history. A '70 Hemi Cuda came up on ebay last year that had competed in the hill climb. I bid it to my limit but obviously couldn't play in that league.
I have an engagement tomorrow evening, would some time Sunday work?

Jess

Dec 11, 2009
Daniel Mensinger

Just a side note-- this year Wix filters is featuring the New Cuda and the Old-1970-Cuda as a pair of collectible models. Real nice set of nice cars. Your car is great!!

Dec 12, 2009
ViperVas

Your car sounds great!

The 340 in my AAR is a roller motor with aluminum heads 10.5.1 compression, Barry Grant Race demon pushing 494 hp with 391 gears and pistol grip 4 speed in "almost stock" appearance making it one bad ass AAR. But not as bad ass is your though.

I like your vintage Trans Am wheels. Where can I pick up a set?

Check out this site: http://forums.forzamotorsport.net/forums/thread/2950426.aspx

Viper Vas

Dec 17, 2009
Tom Malone

Hi Jess, I have some shots of you at Pike's Peak.
e-mail and I will connect you to the link.
tommalone@comcast.net

Dec 21, 2009
Tom Malone

Jess, By the way. I saw Swede Savage race the # 42 in a Trans Am back in the late 60's.
As soon as I saw the 42 on the car coming to the first hairpin on the gravel I thought of your
car looking like Swede's.

Dec 21, 2009
Daniel Mensinger

Jess, the cars should be available at any parts store that sells Wix filters. They have a bunch of nice details on each of the cars. Hope you find some. If not let me know,we still have two sets left where I work.

Dec 21, 2009
Mike Haugen

Jess - I read the article about your car in Mopar Muscle. I am building a restomod AAR clone wiht my 73 Cuda and am trying to make it vintage as well as modern. In the article it said you were using a rack and pinion steering system and I was wondering what you have. I appreciate any assistance.

Jan 8, 2010
Tom Malone

Jess, Just heard you took 3rd in Vintage class. CONGRATS

Jun 27, 2010